EPIC Alert 17.12
======================================================================= E P I C A l e r t ======================================================================= Volume 17.12 June 21, 2010 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Published by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Washington, D.C. http://www.epic.org/alert/epic_alert_1712.html "Defend Privacy. Support EPIC." http://epic.org/donate ======================================================================= Table of Contents ======================================================================= [1] EPIC Recommends Consumer Privacy Protections for Smart Grid [2] Privacy Commissioner Awards $500,000 to Advance Privacy Research [3] Investigations of Google Street View Widen [4] Supreme Court Finds Search of Employee's Text Messages "Reasonable" [5] New Cybersecurity Legislation Introduced [6] News in Brief [7] EPIC Bookstore: "The Facebook Effect" [8] Upcoming Conferences and Events TAKE ACTION: Stop Airport Strip Searches! - JOIN Facebook Group "Stop Airport Strip Searches" and INVITE Friends - DISPLAY the IMAGE http://thepublicvoice.org/nakedmachine.jpg - SUPPORT EPIC http://www.epic.org/donate/ ======================================================================= [1] EPIC Recommends Consumer Privacy Protections for Smart Grid ======================================================================= In formal comments to the California Public Utility Commission, EPIC said that utility customers should have control over the use of their personal information generated by Smart Grid services. EPIC warned that otherwise companies will use the data for purposes not related to electricity delivery, consumption management, or payment. The term "Smart Grid" encompasses a host of inter-related technologies intended to reduce or manage electricity consumption. Smart grid devices provide real-time or near real-time communication between electricity service providers, users, and/or third party electricity usage management service providers. The capabilities of smart grid systems could extend even to monitoring usage of individual electronic devices, such as washing machines, hot water heaters, pool pumps, entertainment centers, lighting fixtures, and heating and cooling systems. Privacy recommendations for smart grid technology center on the collection, retention, sharing, or reuse of individuals' electricity consumption information. Without proper privacy guards in place, the information gathered and disclosed by smart grid systems could be used to track the behaviors and habits of individuals within their homes, with consequences ranging from third-party targeted solicitation to investigation for illicit behavior. In its latest comments to the California Public Utility Commission, EPIC expressed concern over the collection, retention, use or reuse of smart grid data for purposes not related to electricity delivery or management. EPIC agreed with the Commission's proposal to adopt criteria for assessing the privacy impact of implementing smart grid technologies, but recommended that the requirement extend to third party service providers. Additionally, EPIC urged the Commission to adopt a rigorous "baseline" for privacy criteria, exceeding the security framework of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, so as to "benchmark end-to-end trustworthiness." EPIC previously filed comments with the California Public Utility Commission regarding smart grid technologies in March and April 2010. EPIC also led a coalition effort to submit comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding Smart Grid and privacy. EPIC: June CPUC Smart Grid Comments http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110smtgridcmmt.html EPIC: April CPUC Smart Grid Comments http://epic.org/privacy/smartgrid/EPIC_Reply_CPUC_4-20-10.pdf EPIC: March CPUC Smart Grid Comments http://epic.org/privacy/smartgrid/EPIC_03_10_CPUC_Comments.pdf EPIC: The Smart Grid and Privacy http://epic.org/privacy/smartgrid/smartgrid.html EPIC: NIST Smart Grid Comments http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110smtgridcmmt2.html CPUC Smart Grid Proposal http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/efile/PD/118336.pdf ======================================================================= [2] Privacy Commissioner Awards $500,000 to Advance Privacy Research ======================================================================= On June 3, 2010, Canadian Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart announced the recipients of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's 2010-2011 Contributions Program. This year's projects involve research initiatives that focus on the Office's four key privacy priority areas: national security, identity integrity and protection, information technology, and genetic privacy. This year's Contributions Program recipients are advancing privacy research in a number of areas including targeted online advertising, data-sharing by national security programs, video surveillance in public spaces, and online health record databases. Individual grants range from $11,000-$50,000. Created in 2004 to support non-profit research on privacy, public policy, and the protection of personal information, the Contributions Program is highly regarded and considered one of the foremost privacy research funding programs in the world. To date, the program has allocated over $2 million to more than 60 initiatives in Canada. In the United States, the Rose Foundation funds similar projects through its Consumer Privacy Rights Fund. The Consumer Privacy Rights Fund awards grants ranging from $25,000-$150,000 to support privacy-related research, education, advocacy and policy development. EPIC recently acknowledged the work of the Rose Foundation at the 2010 EPIC Champion of Freedom Awards Dinner as the leading supporter of consumer privacy in the United States. Press Release by the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's Office on the 2010-11 Contributions Program http://www.priv.gc.ca/media/nr-c/2010/nr-c_100603_cp_e.cfm 2010-2011 Contributions Program Recipients http://www.priv.gc.ca/resource/cp/2010-2011/cp_bg_e.cfm The Rose Foundation: Consumer Privacy Rights Fund http://www.rosefdn.org/article.php?id=260 EPIC: 2010 EPIC Champion of Freedom Awards Dinner http://epic.org/june2/ ======================================================================= [3] Investigations of Google Street View Widen ======================================================================= Investigations into Google's use of its Street View vehicles, which have been operating in thirty countries between 2007 and 2010, have intensified. These vehicles are equipped with multi-directional digital cameras and are driven through cities capturing pedestrian-eye photographs which are then matched to corresponding locations in Google Maps. Now, Google has admitted that the cars also collected WiFi data. On June 9, 2010, Google contradicted its earlier statements regarding the collection and storage of "payload" data in a letter to the House Energy and Commerce. Google's letter was in response to a letter from House members Henry Waxman (D-CA), Joe Barton (R-TX), and Edward Markey (D-MA) to CEO Eric Schmidt demanding answers about Google's Street View data collection. Google's latest admission raises questions about whether Google violated federal and state wiretap laws and privacy laws. Rep. Barton said that the matter “warrants a hearing, at minimum" and that Google's conduct is "ironic in view of the fact that Google is lobbying the government to regulate Internet service providers, but not Google." Rep. Markey declared, "We will continue to actively and aggressively monitor developments in this area." Congress is not alone in its interest in Street View. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has indicated that it is considering launching its own investigation. Joel Gurin, the Chief of the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, warned consumers that Google's "behavior" raises important privacy concerns, stating that the collection of Wi-Fi data, "whether intentional or not . . . clearly infringes on consumer privacy." He also said that the FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau is "now addressing cyber security as a high priority." EPIC recently wrote to the FCC urging the agency to open such an investigation because "[t]he Commission plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of communications networks and the privacy of American consumers." Several U.S. states have also opened investigations into Google Street View. The attorneys general of Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Missouri have all issued formal statements announcing such investigations, and Maryland and New York are also reported to be pursuing investigations. Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has described Google's "driveby data sweeps" of WiFi networks as "deeply disturbing, a potentially impermissible, pernicious invasion of privacy." Global scrutiny of Google Street View has been intensifying as well. The UK-based privacy watchdog Privacy International (PI) claims that an audit of Google's Street View data collection shows that Google separated out and systematically stored network content obtained from private Wi-Fi devices. According to PI, the audit proves that Google's collection and storage of the data was intentional, despite Google's insistence that it "mistakenly" collected and stored the data. France's National Commission on Computing and Liberty (CNIL), meanwhile, has released preliminary results of its Google Street View investigation. According to the CNIL, Google "saved passwords for access to mailboxes" and obtained content of electronic messages. The CNIL is pursuing the investigation to determine whether Google engaged in "unfair and unlawful collection of data" as well as "invasion of privacy and individual liberties." In addition to the UK and France, at least 16 other countries are conducting their own investigations. Google Blog Post Admitting Collection of WiFi Payload Data http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110googlepayloaddata.html FCC statement warning consumers about Google and privacy risks http://reboot.fcc.gov/blog?authorId=68593 Letter from Representatives Waxman, Barton, and Markey to Google CEO Eric Schmidt demanding answers about Street View http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110repletter.html EPIC: Letter to FCC Regarding Google http://epic.org/2010/05/epic-urges-federal-communicati-1.html Third-party Audit of Google http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110thirdpartyaudit.html Privacy International: Statement Regarding Google Streetview and Wifi Data Collection http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110privacyintl.html Preliminary Results of French CNIL investigation (English) http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110frenchinvestigation.html ======================================================================= [4] Supreme Court Finds Search of Employee's Text Messages "Reasonable" ======================================================================= On June 17, the U.S. Supreme Court held that an employer's warrantless review of an employee's text messages did not constitute an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment. Justice Kennedy's opinion for the Court found the search to be an "investigation of work-related misconduct." Because the search was "reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive," it did not violate the Fourth Amendment. Respondent Jeff Quon was a sergeant and SWAT team member for petitioner City of Ontario's police department. In 2001, the City issued pagers to Quon and other SWAT team members. The pagers had monthly character limits, and the City was charged overages for exceeding these limits. Quon regularly exceeded the character limits, but reimbursed the City for the overages rather than be audited. Regardless, after a few months the City did audit the messages Quon sent while on duty. The audit turned up private messages, some of which were sexually explicit. Quon was disciplined, and subsequently brought suit, alleging the audit violated his Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. In March, EPIC submitted a "friend of the court" brief urging the court to find such reviews of electronic communications unconstitutional. The EPIC brief argued that broad searches of personal communications do not respect basic principles of information security. These reviews also reveal sensitive information, ultimately putting individuals at risk. EPIC encouraged the Court to adopt the Comprehensive Drug Testing framework, which states five guidelines for performing searches on electronic records. City of Ontario v. Quon: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-1332.pdf EPIC's amicus brief: http://epic.org/privacy/quon/Quon_Brief_Draft_final.pdf Comprehensive Drug Testing v. United States: http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110cdtvus.html ======================================================================= [5] New Cybersecurity Legislation Introduced ======================================================================= On June 10, 2010, Senators Lieberman, Collins, and Carper of the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee introduced the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010. The Committee held a hearing on the legislation on June 15, 2010. The bill outlines several main proposals surrounding Cybersecurity. The bill would establish a White House Cyberspace Policy and a National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications. Also, the bill would allow the President to declare a “national cyber emergency” and implement emergency measures. However, this would not allow the President to set aside the requirements of the Wiretap Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Currently, EPIC is working to make public the National Security Agency's authority for Cybersecurity. On February 4, 2010, EPIC filed a lawsuit against the Agency and the National Security Council seeking a key document governing national Cybersecurity policy. EPIC has asserted that the Agency and Council violated the Freedom of Information Act by failing to make public the directive and related records in response to EPIC's FOIA request. EPIC also issued a statement on February 10, 2010 to a House Foreign Affairs Committee recommending release of the secret document, which grants the Agency broad surveillance authority in cyberspace. Finally, EPIC President Marc Rotenberg and security expert Bruce Schneier debated former NSA Director Bruce McConnell and Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain at the Newseum on June 8, 2010. The proposition: The Threat of Cyberwar has been Grossly Exaggerated. Rotenberg/Schneier argued the Pro position; McConnell/Zittrain the Con position. The event was sponsored by Intelligence Squared US. Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110cyberseclegislation.html EPIC: Cybersecurity http://epic.org/privacy/cybersecurity/ EPIC v. NSA http://epic.org/foia/NSPD54_complaint.pdf EPIC: Statement for the Record to a House Foreign Affairs Committee http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110epicstmt.html Intelligence Squared US, Cyberwar Debate http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110epicdebate.html ======================================================================= [6] News In Brief ======================================================================= Federal Judge Limits Suspicionless Laptop Searches at Borders A federal judge has ruled against the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection claim that agents could not only search the electronic devices of cross-border travelers without a warrant or even reasonable suspicion, they could also seize the devices indefinitely for more invasive searches. In United States v. Hanson, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White ruled that "[g]iven the passage of time between the January and February searches and the fact that the February search was not conduct[ed] at the border, or its functional equivalent, the court concludes that the February search . . . must be justified by reasonable suspicion." Last October, EPIC and 20 other organizations sent a letter to the House Committee on Homeland Security objecting to this practice and other privacy violations. Northern District of California: Order of Court http://epic.org/privacy/USvHanson.pdf DHS: Privacy Impact Assessment for the Border Searches of Electronic http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/privacy/privacy_pia_cbp_laptop.pdf EPIC: 2008 Letter to House Committee on Homeland Security http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2008/05/01/border-search-open-letter EPIC: 2009 Letter to House Committee on Homeland Security http://epic.org/security/DHS_CPO_Priv_Coal_Letter.pdf Report from European Commission Raises New Questions on Body Scanners A report prepared for the European Parliament and the European Council on the controversial proposal to deploy body scanners at European airports warns of "a serious risk of fragmenting fundamental rights of EU citizens, impeding their rights of free movement, and escalating their health concerns related to new security technologies." The report recommends common European standards to ensure the protection of fundamental rights and to address health concerns. The report also recommends security scanners that are less intrusive and pose fewer health risks than those currently deployed in US airports. Earlier this year, EPIC and Ralph Nader urged President Obama to suspend the airport body scanner program until "a comprehensive evaluation of the devices' effectiveness, health impacts, and privacy safeguards is completed by an independent board of review." Report from the Commission to the Europeans Parliament and the Council http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110eucommunication.html EPIC and Ralph Nader: Letter to President Obama http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110epicnaderletter.html EPIC: Whole Body Imaging http://epic.org/privacy/airtravel/backscatter/ EPIC: Public Opinion on Privacy http://epic.org/privacy/facebook/ New Study Shows Perceived Privacy Invasions May Deter Consumers A new study on advertising strategies reports that invasive advertising may actually backfire. Increasing ad visibility and targeting ads are two common advertising strategies which, employed independently, tend to improve viewers' response. However, the study shows that the strategies fail when combined. Avi Goldfarb of the University of Toronto and Catherine Tucker of MIT's Sloane School of Business note that the failure is more pronounced in categories of products considered more private, and for consumers who appear to guard private information more closely. They conclude, "[t]his suggests that the [result] is driven by consumers' perceptions of privacy." The study will be published in a forthcoming issue of Marketing Science. Online Display Advertising: Targeting and Obtrusiveness http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110onlineadstudy.html Marketing Science http://www.informs.org/Journal/MktSci EPIC: Google/DoubleClick Merger (behavioral advertising) http://epic.org/privacy/ftc/google/ EPIC's Coney Leads Panel at Computers, Freedom, Privacy Conference On June 18 2010, EPIC Associate Director Lillie Coney led a panel discussion on "Cybersecurity Policy and the Role of .Orgs" at the annual conference on Computers, Freedom, and Privacy. The panel featured top government decision makers and leading experts in cybersecurity. The discussion built on a letter to White House Cyber Security Director Howard Schmidt, organized by EPIC and endorsed by 30 organizations, which states that US cybersecurity policy "must incorporate protections of our basic freedoms and constitutional rights." Ms. Coney will co-chair the 2011 CFP Conference, which will be held in Washington DC. Computers Freedom and Privacy Conference http://www.cfp2010.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page EPIC: Cybersecurity Privacy Practical Implications http://epic.org/privacy/cybersecurity/ Consumer Advocacy Group Launches Survey about Online Privacy Consumer Action, a national non-profit education and advocacy organization committed to financial literacy and consumer protection, has released an online survey to determine Internet users’ attitudes about their privacy online. The questions in the survey involve topics ranging from tracking of Internet use by companies, behavioral advertising, web site privacy policies, retention and sharing of users’ personal data, privacy on social networking sites, and the adequacy of federal and state privacy laws. The poll will be open through Wednesday, June 30 at midnight. The survey can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/online_privacy Privacy International Launches Sheds Light on Controversial Technologies International watchdog Privacy International announced the launch of a new website for bringing transparency to "technical mysteries" behind controversial systems. Cracking the Black Box identifies key questions regarding mysterious technologies and asks experts, whistleblowers, and other concerned parties to "help crack the box" by anonymously contributing ideas and input. The organization responsible for the technology in question is then invited to provide an official response. The first two issues addressed on the PI site are the Google Wi-Fi controversy and the EU proposal to retain search data. Privacy International http://www.privacyinternational.org/ Cracking the Black Box https://boxcrack.net/ EPIC: Google Street View http://epic.org/privacy/streetview/ EPIC, Privacy Groups Recommend Further Changes for Facebook EPIC has joined a letter, organized by the ACLU of Northern California, calling for Facebook to fix ongoing privacy problems with the social network service. The letter, signed by several privacy organizations, recommends that Facebook make "Instant Personalization" opt-in, limit data retention, give users greater control over their information, and allow users to export their content from Facebook. EPIC has a complaint currently pending at the Federal Trade Commission, charging that Facebook has engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices. Open Letter to Facebook http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110fbletter.html ACLU of Northern California http://www.aclunc.org/ EPIC's FTC Complaint Against Facebook http://epic.org/privacy/facebook/in_re_facebook_ii.html EPIC: Facebook Privacy http://epic.org/privacy/facebook/ Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Cybersecurity Bill The Senate Homeland Security Committee held a first hearing on the recently introduced cybersecurity bill, the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010. The hearing featured testimony from Philip Reitinger at the Department of Homeland Security, as well as several industry representatives. Many of the committee's questions focused on whether authority over civilian cybersecurity should be concentrated in the Department of Homeland Security or in the Department of Defense, a question on which EPIC has repeatedly sought information. Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:S.3480: Senate Hearing http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110senatehearing.html Video of the Hearing http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110senatehearingvideo.html EPIC: EPIC v. NSA http://epic.org/privacy/nsa/epic_v_nsa.html ======================================================================= [7] EPIC Bookstore: "The Facebook Effect" ======================================================================= "The Facebook Effect," David Kirkpatrick Available at: http://www.epic.org/redirect/062110bookreview.html Network effect is a powerful concept in the computing world. Adding nodes to a network increases the value for all and helps explain the natural tendency of devices to be linked together. In the Facebook Effect, David Kirkpatrick, a senior editor at Fortune Magazine, takes this a step further, exploring the preeminent social network company, and how it is transforming culture, identity, and business. Tracing the story of Facebook's rise and Mark Zuckerberg's determined refusal not to sell the company he created is fascinating to be sure. There is much here to inspire the writers of code, the early investors, and the political activists who continue to find innovative ways to adapt new technologies. Kirkpatrick could have easily written a next-Bill-Gates story and the book would still become a classic. But Kirkpatrick does not shy away from the key social, and perhaps business issue, confronting the company - the role of privacy and the concerns of users. Unlike any company in American history, Facebook reputation is defined almost entirely by its response to its periodic privacy battles, a point not lost on a candidate for California Attorney General who seized on the company's privacy snafus to defeat Facebook's former Chief Privacy Officer. In many respects, Facebook's core business goal is to coax personal information out of its users while all the while addressing mounting concerns about the loss of control over personal data. As those who have followed these battles over the last few years will attest, Facebook has had mixed success, often pushing dramatic changes, then backing down when the protests grow loud. The settling point inevitably finds more user data under "Everyone" where once it was only for "Friends" or "Friends of Friends." Kirkpatrick recounts much of this history, as well as the arguments for and against Facebook's actions. He doesn't take sides, but he is fascinated by the dynamic and agrees it will continue to be a critical issue for the company going forward. With this background, I was surprised to hear the author on NPR recently say that the privacy issue is almost entirely up to the user -- users need to friend people they really know and should be careful about what they post. That can't be the end of the story. If the recent privacy battles reveal anything, it is that Facebook and not the user often ends up deciding what information is collected and to whom it is disclosed. Facebook creates an illusion of control with privacy settings and policies that are always subject to change. The users who are most serious about restricting access are likely to be the most worn down after Facebook's many changes to the privacy settings, the privacy policies, and the terms of services. Just as network effects is a powerful concept, so too are transaction costs. Facebook has learned that if it makes it frustrating enough for users to protect privacy online, eventually they will give up, which is why the privacy debate is about much more than who to friend. Perhaps the next chapter on the Facebook Effect begins with news from the recently concluded conference on Computers, Freedom, and Privacy where participants drafted a new social network #billofrights. That is a group worth friending. --Marc Rotenberg ================================ EPIC Publications: "Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws 2008," edited by Harry A. Hammitt, Marc Rotenberg, John A. Verdi, and Mark S. Zaid (EPIC 2008). Price: $60. http://epic.org/bookstore/foia2008/ Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws is the most comprehensive, authoritative discussion of the federal open access laws. This updated version includes new material regarding the substantial FOIA amendments enacted on December 31, 2007. Many of the recent amendments are effective as of December 31, 2008. The standard reference work includes in-depth analysis of litigation under Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act, Government in the Sunshine Act. The fully updated 2008 volume is the 24th edition of the manual that lawyers, journalists and researchers have relied on for more than 25 years. ================================ "Information Privacy Law: Cases and Materials, Second Edition" Daniel J. Solove, Marc Rotenberg, and Paul Schwartz. (Aspen 2005). Price: $98. http://www.epic.org/redirect/aspen_ipl_casebook.html This clear, comprehensive introduction to the field of information privacy law allows instructors to enliven their teaching of fundamental concepts by addressing both enduring and emerging controversies. The Second Edition addresses numerous rapidly developing areas of privacy law, including: identity theft, government data mining and electronic surveillance law, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, intelligence sharing, RFID tags, GPS, spyware, web bugs, and more. Information Privacy Law, Second Edition, builds a cohesive foundation for an exciting course in this rapidly evolving area of law. ================================ "Privacy & Human Rights 2006: An International Survey of Privacy Laws and Developments" (EPIC 2007). Price: $75. http://www.epic.org/phr06/ This annual report by EPIC and Privacy International provides an overview of key privacy topics and reviews the state of privacy in over 75 countries around the world. The report outlines legal protections, new challenges, and important issues and events relating to privacy. Privacy & Human Rights 2006 is the most comprehensive report on privacy and data protection ever published. ================================ "The Public Voice WSIS Sourcebook: Perspectives on the World Summit on the Information Society" (EPIC 2004). Price: $40. http://www.epic.org/bookstore/pvsourcebook This resource promotes a dialogue on the issues, the outcomes, and the process of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). This reference guide provides the official UN documents, regional and issue-oriented perspectives, and recommendations and proposals for future action, as well as a useful list of resources and contacts for individuals and organizations that wish to become more involved in the WSIS process. ================================ "The Privacy Law Sourcebook 2004: United States Law, International Law, and Recent Developments," Marc Rotenberg, editor (EPIC 2005). Price: $40. http://www.epic.org/bookstore/pls2004/ The Privacy Law Sourcebook, which has been called the "Physician's Desk Reference" of the privacy world, is the leading resource for students, attorneys, researchers, and journalists interested in pursuing privacy law in the United States and around the world. It includes the full texts of major privacy laws and directives such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Privacy Act, and the OECD Privacy Guidelines, as well as an up-to-date section on recent developments. New materials include the APEC Privacy Framework, the Video Voyeurism Prevention Act, and the CAN-SPAM Act. ================================ "Filters and Freedom 2.0: Free Speech Perspectives on Internet Content Controls" (EPIC 2001). Price: $20. http://www.epic.org/bookstore/filters2.0 A collection of essays, studies, and critiques of Internet content filtering. These papers are instrumental in explaining why filtering threatens free expression. ================================ EPIC publications and other books on privacy, open government, free expression, crypto and governance can be ordered at: EPIC Bookstore http://www.epic.org/bookstore ================================ EPIC also publishes EPIC FOIA Notes, which provides brief summaries of interesting documents obtained from government agencies under the Freedom of Information Act. Subscribe to EPIC FOIA Notes at: https:/mailman.epic.org/mailman/listinfo/foia_notes ======================================================================= [8] Upcoming Conferences and Events ======================================================================= ICANN International Meeting Brussels, Belgium, June 20-25, 2010. For more information: http://brussels38.icann.org Eleventh Annual Institute on Privacy and Data Security New York, NY, June 21-22, 2010. For more information: www.pli.edu/product/seminar_detail.asp?id=60004 First International Workship on Data Security and Privacy in Wireless Networks Montreal, Quebec, June 21-23, 2010. For more information: http://home.gwu.edu/~nzhang10/DSPAN2010/ 7th Annual E-Commerce Best Practices Conference Stanford, CA, June 25, 2010. For more information: http://blogs.law.stanford.edu/stanforddebp/ Consumer Choices Technology Hearing Washington, DC, June 29, 2010. For more information: www.epic.org/redirect/062110healthtechevent.html Seventh Annual Collaboration, Electronic Messaging, Anti-Abuse, and Spam Conference Redmond, WA, July 13-14, 2010. For more information: http://ceas.cc/2010/main.shtml Developing a Social Media Policy That Limits Risk: Practical Advice for Companies in Regulated Industries Webinar, July 15, 2010. For more information: http://www.legaledge.bna.com/Pagemanager.aspx?pageId=9972 Eleventh Annual Institute on Privacy and Data Security Law Chicago, IL, July 19-20, 2010. For more information: www.plu.edu/product/seminar_detail.asp?id=60005 Privacy and Identity Management for Life (PrimeLife/IFIP Summer School 2010) Helsingborg, Sweden, August 2-6, 2010. For more information: http://www.cs.kau.se/IFIP-summerschool/ Privacy and Security in the Future Internet 3rd Network and Information Security (NIS'10) Summer School Crete, Greece, September 13-17 2010. For more information: http://www.nis-summer-school.eu Internet Governance Forum 2010 Vilnius, Lithuania, 14-16 September 2010. For more information: http://igf2010.lt/ "32nd Int'l Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners" Jerusalem, October 2010. 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